In about 14 hours I will leave for Saudi. I hope I am ready. Here is a look at my bed..check out the piles. I have a pile of clothes and gifts for my trip to Ecuador (I leave the day after I get back from Saudi) then a pile of clothes for Saudi. I am to take three days worth of clothes, which are not too warm since I will be wearing a berka over them. I was hoping I could wear whatever under it..but no way. We were given some "tips" about clothing, picture taking, etc..Actually a more correct title would have been..don't screw up in The Kingdom! Take a look at these "tips", they are pretty interesting.
http://tinyurl.com/5fr4nd
http://tinyurl.com/5fr4nd
So, I have a pile of button up shirts with long sleeves, pants, and a bathing suit cover up. I can't believe all the pills I am taking, pills to prevent:headache, stomach issues, colds, jet lag and then pills if I get all of these things! I have a special health card, insurance card (Tom will get lots of money if I loose a finger or ear on this trip) and my MP3 is loaded with good music, two books , Snow and Hatttie Big Sky. I am bringing a grown up book and YA book.
I also have my follow up plan which is what I am supposed to do when I get back, mainly teach
my students about Saudi.
Things I am not taking: alcohol, anything religious (bummer I love my Virgin of Guadalupe bracelet) anything skanky, tight, see through, or would identify me as a female, books which
might be banned in Saudi.
I am taking an open mind. I hear we will be treated well and honored as guests. How nice.
I will try to post a lot..so until next time.
Peace
